Enjoy daily public cruises or charter your own private boat in the most popular destination in Minnesota. Voted "Best Cruises, Boats, Charters" by Minnesota Meetings and Events!

Daily Lunch & Dinner Cruises and Saturday & Sunday Jazz Cruises

Our boats feature:

Enclosed and climate controlled levels with patio viewing decks on top
Delicious meals- included in ticket price
Stocked and staffed bars- drinks not included in ticket prices
Jazz Cruises with a strolling Dixieland band on Saturday evening & Sunday lunch and dinner
Save time and order tickets online for your public cruise!

06-07-2020

Discover a delightful variety of foods and folk medicine that can be gathered from the wild and in your own backyard. Though we won’t be harvesting wild foods from the park, we’ll talk about safe harvesting practices and how you can pick and...

Discover a delightful variety of foods and folk medicine that can be gathered from the wild and in your own backyard. Though we won’t be harvesting wild foods from the park, we’ll talk about safe harvesting practices and how you can pick and prepare wild foods at home. Meet at the Ice Age Visitor Center.

ArtReach St. Croix is pleased to announce the opening of Bold Journeys, an upcoming exhibition at the ArtReach gallery. Highlighting vibrant colors and sharp contrasts, this show features three artists working in acrylic and oil paint, mixed...

ArtReach St. Croix is pleased to announce the opening of Bold Journeys, an upcoming exhibition at the ArtReach gallery. Highlighting vibrant colors and sharp contrasts, this show features three artists working in acrylic and oil paint, mixed media, and Saori weaving.

Marianne Barratt (Stillwater, MN) is a painter who focuses on an impressionistic style, capturing the light and magic of landscapes and figurative subjects. Her process encourages an organic development of her ideas, embracing the challenge of laying colors onto the surface, and working through both struggles and moments of "flow" until it has taken on a voice and a life of its own. She seeks to capture scenes that are momentary and fleeting, subtle and mysterious, and expresses them through broad, textured brushstrokes.

Becky Benson (Stillwater, MN) is an abstract artist who values an intuitive and instinctual method to her painting. Most of her pieces begin with a single line to open and ‘free up’ the canvas. From there, she utilizes bold strokes and gradations in equal part. Because of this, her works are very process-based and bolster vibrant and contrasting colors and shapes that are both fluid and definitive. As she puts it, she must trust herself to, “develop a piece to its fullest potential without expectation in the result.”

Chiaki O’Brien (Bloomberg, MN) is a Saori weaver who, originally from Japan, has integrated herself as a leader and teacher in the art community through her passion for traditional methods of weaving. Her style of work is fluid and specialized to be fun, unique, and indicative of there not being a ‘right answer’ in art. She relates this principle to life, and how she experiences weaving as a representation of community. Through her bold colors and dense patterns, she hopes to plant pieces of herself in her works, and that is what gives them life.

A Closing Party will be held with the artists on Saturday, June 27 from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

06-11-2020

Come and celebrate the wonderful world of Kingdom Fungi. The presentation will include an introduction to mushrooms and other fungi with the main focus on Minnesota’s mushrooms. We will cover the basics of mushroom identification and survey of...

Come and celebrate the wonderful world of Kingdom Fungi. The presentation will include an introduction to mushrooms and other fungi with the main focus on Minnesota’s mushrooms. We will cover the basics of mushroom identification and survey of some common edible and poisonous mushrooms of Minnesota, including morels.

Instructor: Ron Spinosa,of the Minnesota Mycological Society

Ron Spinosa is a past president of the Minnesota Mycological Society. He is an amateur mycologist, who has been studying and enjoying mushrooms for over 30 years. Ron has given many presentations and workshops on mushrooms at nature centers, museums, schools, and garden clubs. He was a recipient of The Harry and Elsie Knighton Service Award by the North American Mycological Association.

This class will be offered online via Zoom app so you won't have to leave your house. You can register for any of the online classes on River Market website: http://www.rivermarket.coop/news/classes/

After registration, an email link to join this presentation through Zoom will be emailed to you as well as a handout that we will be using in the class.

Fun for the whole family! View local wildlife and hear lumber-era stories from your scenic VIP seat! This is a chance to see herons, egrets, cormorants, islands, turtles, and a lumber era cave and boom area. No experience...

Fun for the whole family! View local wildlife and hear lumber-era stories from your scenic VIP seat! This is a chance to see herons, egrets, cormorants, islands, turtles, and a lumber era cave and boom area. No experience necessary.

04-25-2020

Join The Murder Mystery Company live in Stillwater for the showing of "Til Death Do us Part", an immersive mystery experience full of twists and turns. A murder will occur and your sleuthing skills will be put to the test as you work to determine...

Join The Murder Mystery Company live in Stillwater for the showing of "Til Death Do us Part", an immersive mystery experience full of twists and turns. A murder will occur and your sleuthing skills will be put to the test as you work to determine whodunnit. You'll have the chance to examine clues and mingle with suspects to deduce the culprit as you dine on a killer three-course meal. You might even become a suspect yourself! Tickets go fast, so get yours today.

Saturday Mornings! Located at 3rd & Pine Street, Riverview Parking Lot of the Stillwater Veterans Memorial, across from the Historic Courthouse in Stillwater. Call to find out about its assortment of organic food, vegetables, crafts, fruits and...

Saturday Mornings! Located at 3rd & Pine Street, Riverview Parking Lot of the Stillwater Veterans Memorial, across from the Historic Courthouse in Stillwater. Call to find out about its assortment of organic food, vegetables, crafts, fruits and local specialties. Runs are mid-June thru October Saturday mornings.

Youth learn to sail camps on the St. Croix River! These four-day sailing camps are designed to teach water safety, basic sailing principles, and provide an adventure of a lifetime! The end of the week goal is for your student to have a basic...

Youth learn to sail camps on the St. Croix River! These four-day sailing camps are designed to teach water safety, basic sailing principles, and provide an adventure of a lifetime! The end of the week goal is for your student to have a basic understanding of the mechanics of driving and sailing a boat. Each four-day session is designed to get your child comfortable and confident on the water!

06-20-2020

06-20-2020

Presented by
Interstate State Park - Minnesota at Interstate State Park-Minnesota, Taylors Falls

Upcoming Dates:Sat, Jun 20 @ 9:30 am

This program has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 11. Join guest geologist Terry Boerboom of the Minnesota Geological Survey to explore the incredible events that formed the park's iconic cliffs and glacial potholes. Then, fast forward...

This program has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 11. Join guest geologist Terry Boerboom of the Minnesota Geological Survey to explore the incredible events that formed the park's iconic cliffs and glacial potholes. Then, fast forward millions of years as you walk to a rare park feature where two chapters of geologic history collided. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the park through the eyes of a geologist.

This guided walk is less than a mile and includes uneven terrain, short stairs and one hill. This program is best for ages 12 and up.

This series has been postponed. Please visit the park's website for updates. Help your little one learn through play! With stories, activities and a craft, our smallest visitors discover the great outdoors. This special program is designed for...

This series has been postponed. Please visit the park's website for updates. Help your little one learn through play! With stories, activities and a craft, our smallest visitors discover the great outdoors. This special program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their adults. Each week, explore a different letter of nature's alphabet. Meet at the park's visitor center (north entrance of the park, 256 Traprock Street). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

06-23-2020

The joy and satisfaction of making beer at home is a growing hobby. Home brewing enables you to create beer customized to your taste at lower cost than commercial products. You can also achieve superior results by using natural and organic...

The joy and satisfaction of making beer at home is a growing hobby. Home brewing enables you to create beer customized to your taste at lower cost than commercial products. You can also achieve superior results by using natural and organic ingredients. In this class, David Mickelson will explore considerations to help you determine if you want to start the hobby; scrutinize some myths about beer; review sources for organic ingredients and detail the steps involved in brewing your first organic beer.

Instructor: David Mickelson

This class will be offered online via Zoom app so you won't have to leave your house. You can register for any of the online classes on River Market website: http://www.rivermarket.coop/news/classes/

After registration, an email link to join this presentation through Zoom will be emailed to you as well as a handout that we will be using in the class.

01-29-2020

07-22-2020

Presented by
Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library, Stillwater

Upcoming Dates:Wed, Jun 24 @ 6:30 pmWed, Jul 22 @ 6:30 pm

Update: Stillwater Public Library is committed to the health and safety of our community and our staff. To do our part in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with other Stillwater City Departments, the library will be closed...

Update: Stillwater Public Library is committed to the health and safety of our community and our staff. To do our part in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with other Stillwater City Departments, the library will be closed until further notice. All programs, meetings, and events at the library are also canceled. We will be monitoring the situation closely and will update our response plans as needed to align with public health guidelines. Thank you for your understanding.

Join us at Stillwater Public Library on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM in February through November for our popular mystery readers club, the Mystery Book Club. (Note: January's meeting is on the 5th Wednesday.) Group members read individual titles of their choice based on the theme, setting, or topic selected by the group at the end of each meeting. All mystery enthusiasts are welcome.

06-27-2020

Join River Market Co-op and Maggie Wescott, chef/recipe creator/writer at www.alternativedish.com for a virtual cooking class featuring kale. Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables around and one way to be sure to enjoy outstanding nutrition...

Join River Market Co-op and Maggie Wescott, chef/recipe creator/writer at www.alternativedish.com for a virtual cooking class featuring kale. Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables around and one way to be sure to enjoy outstanding nutrition and flavor from kale is to cook it properly. You'll want to include kale as one of the cruciferous vegetables you eat on a regular basis if you want to receive the fantastic health benefits provided by the cruciferous vegetable family. Chef Maggie will show how to make Kale Chips, Kale Salad and Kale & Sweet Potato Curry.​

06-27-2020

06-28-2020

Presented by
Afton Area Business Association at Afton Town Square Park, Afton

Upcoming Dates:Sat, Jun 27 @ 10:00 amSun, Jun 28 @ 11:00 am

The Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace 2020 will be celebrated in the historic village of Afton, MN. The festival honors the long & rich heritage of strawberry crops grown in the area since the 1800’s. This FREE 2 day outdoor celebration...

The Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace 2020 will be celebrated in the historic village of Afton, MN. The festival honors the long & rich heritage of strawberry crops grown in the area since the 1800’s. This FREE 2 day outdoor celebration will feature a blend of 80+ artists showcasing & selling their good sand a business expo. Great food, live music, & fun activities for the entire family.

Being sequestered during the past two months has allowed us all to become more introspective. The seriousness of this experience has brought many changes to us, including new perspectives, as the world changes around us in ways we never dreamed...

Being sequestered during the past two months has allowed us all to become more introspective. The seriousness of this experience has brought many changes to us, including new perspectives, as the world changes around us in ways we never dreamed of.

As reflected through the art created during this time, "New Perspectives - Same Place" allows the viewer to see the thoughts and ideas that have emerged from artists - on canvas, captured by camera, in carvings and sculpture, in pieces of work on lathes, and woven in fabrics. Written expressions that accompany each piece will further elucidate the thoughts of the artist during their creation process.

This one month show begins June 27th and can be seen in person at the Art Guild Gallery, as well as virtually on our Website, Facebook and Instagram. There will be no reception.

06-27-2020

06-27-2020

Presented by
ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix, Stillwater

Upcoming Dates:Sat, Jun 27 @ 12:00 pm

In order to safely enjoy the show, we require visitors to wear a mask, practice social distancing and limit the number of guests in the gallery to ten at a time. The event will mostly be outdoors weather permitting.

In order to safely enjoy the show, we require visitors to wear a mask, practice social distancing and limit the number of guests in the gallery to ten at a time. The event will mostly be outdoors weather permitting.

ArtReach St. Croix is pleased to announce the opening of Bold Journeys, an upcoming exhibition at the ArtReach gallery. Highlighting vibrant colors and sharp contrasts, this show features three artists working in acrylic and oil paint, mixed media, and Saori weaving.

Marianne Barratt (Stillwater, MN) is a painter who focuses on an impressionistic style, capturing the light and magic of landscapes and figurative subjects. Her process encourages an organic development of her ideas, embracing the challenge of laying colors onto the surface, and working through both struggles and moments of "flow" until it has taken on a voice and a life of its own. She seeks to capture scenes that are momentary and fleeting, subtle and mysterious, and expresses them through broad, textured brushstrokes.

Becky Benson (Stillwater, MN) is an abstract artist who values an intuitive and instinctual method to her painting. Most of her pieces begin with a single line to open and ‘free up’ the canvas. From there, she utilizes bold strokes and gradations in equal part. Because of this, her works are very process-based and bolster vibrant and contrasting colors and shapes that are both fluid and definitive. As she puts it, she must trust herself to, “develop a piece to its fullest potential without expectation in the result.”

Chiaki O’Brien (Bloomberg, MN) is a Saori weaver who, originally from Japan, has integrated herself as a leader and teacher in the art community through her passion for traditional methods of weaving. Her style of work is fluid and specialized to be fun, unique, and indicative of there not being a ‘right answer’ in art. She relates this principle to life, and how she experiences weaving as a representation of community. Through her bold colors and dense patterns, she hopes to plant pieces of herself in her works, and that is what gives them life.

Bold Journeys is on view beginning May 21 with gallery hours Wednesdays - Saturdays 12-4pm. Always open free to the public.

07-04-2020

Discover a delightful variety of foods and folk medicine that can be gathered from the wild and in your own backyard. Though we won’t be harvesting wild foods from the park, we’ll talk about safe harvesting practices and how you can pick and...

Discover a delightful variety of foods and folk medicine that can be gathered from the wild and in your own backyard. Though we won’t be harvesting wild foods from the park, we’ll talk about safe harvesting practices and how you can pick and prepare wild foods at home. Meet at the Ice Age Visitor Center.

07-04-2020

Celebrate independence day in an all-american historic river town! The City of Stillwater puts on a huge fireworks display over the St. Croix river offering views from anywhere downtown and live music in Lowell Park and Pioneer Park. Make a...

Celebrate independence day in an all-american historic river town! The City of Stillwater puts on a huge fireworks display over the St. Croix river offering views from anywhere downtown and live music in Lowell Park and Pioneer Park. Make a weekend out of it and stay overnight! During the day…shop Main Street, take a cruise on the river, ride the historic Trolley, eat ice cream or relax in one of our many parks. Stillwater has great viewing sites for the fireworks. Try Lowell Park/riverfront, Pioneer Park/bluff, or settle in while enjoying food and beverages on one of our many outdoor dining decks.

Dusk (approx 10 pm) Fireworks by RES Specialty Pyrotechnics
Over the St. Croix River and Historic Lift Bridge

(Fireworks Rain Date is July 5, 2019)

Fireworks are provided by generous donations from: the Margaret Rivers Foundation, the Sabes Family Foundation and Water Street Inn.
Designated viewing area is available for Veterans at the Pedestrian Plaza in Lowell Park. View/Download parking lot details for the day.

Parking:

No stopping or parking on the St. Croix Crossing bridge.

Stopping to let off passengers or parking on the new St. Croix Crossing bridge is prohibited. Law enforcement officers from both Minnesota and Wisconsin will be present during July 4 activities to keep traffic flowing across the new bridge and on Minnesota Hwy 36, Hwy 95 and Wisconsin Hwy 64.

Maps of available parking and loop trail access in both states can be found on the Wisconsin project website on the “Full Overview” page, www.projects.511wi.gov/stcroixcrossing/full-project-overview/.

And please remember, stay out of any construction zones in either state.
Construction of the loop trail system in Wisconsin continues. The public is prohibited from entering these construction areas due to construction vehicles, uneven terrain, excavation and other unsafe conditions that pose a risk to anyone who does not belong in the work area.

In addition, those who are not working in the project area could be cited for trespassing. Your cooperation is appreciated to keep everyone safe during construction in both states.

Enjoy daily public cruises or charter your own private boat in the most popular destination in Minnesota. Voted "Best Cruises, Boats, Charters" by Minnesota Meetings and Events!

Daily Lunch & Dinner Cruises and Saturday & Sunday Jazz Cruises

Our boats feature:

Enclosed and climate controlled levels with patio viewing decks on top
Delicious meals- included in ticket price
Stocked and staffed bars- drinks not included in ticket prices
Jazz Cruises with a strolling Dixieland band on Saturday evening & Sunday lunch and dinner
Save time and order tickets online for your public cruise!

06-07-2020

Discover a delightful variety of foods and folk medicine that can be gathered from the wild and in your own backyard. Though we won’t be harvesting wild foods from the park, we’ll talk about safe harvesting practices and how you can pick and...

Discover a delightful variety of foods and folk medicine that can be gathered from the wild and in your own backyard. Though we won’t be harvesting wild foods from the park, we’ll talk about safe harvesting practices and how you can pick and prepare wild foods at home. Meet at the Ice Age Visitor Center.

ArtReach St. Croix is pleased to announce the opening of Bold Journeys, an upcoming exhibition at the ArtReach gallery. Highlighting vibrant colors and sharp contrasts, this show features three artists working in acrylic and oil paint, mixed...

ArtReach St. Croix is pleased to announce the opening of Bold Journeys, an upcoming exhibition at the ArtReach gallery. Highlighting vibrant colors and sharp contrasts, this show features three artists working in acrylic and oil paint, mixed media, and Saori weaving.

Marianne Barratt (Stillwater, MN) is a painter who focuses on an impressionistic style, capturing the light and magic of landscapes and figurative subjects. Her process encourages an organic development of her ideas, embracing the challenge of laying colors onto the surface, and working through both struggles and moments of "flow" until it has taken on a voice and a life of its own. She seeks to capture scenes that are momentary and fleeting, subtle and mysterious, and expresses them through broad, textured brushstrokes.

Becky Benson (Stillwater, MN) is an abstract artist who values an intuitive and instinctual method to her painting. Most of her pieces begin with a single line to open and ‘free up’ the canvas. From there, she utilizes bold strokes and gradations in equal part. Because of this, her works are very process-based and bolster vibrant and contrasting colors and shapes that are both fluid and definitive. As she puts it, she must trust herself to, “develop a piece to its fullest potential without expectation in the result.”

Chiaki O’Brien (Bloomberg, MN) is a Saori weaver who, originally from Japan, has integrated herself as a leader and teacher in the art community through her passion for traditional methods of weaving. Her style of work is fluid and specialized to be fun, unique, and indicative of there not being a ‘right answer’ in art. She relates this principle to life, and how she experiences weaving as a representation of community. Through her bold colors and dense patterns, she hopes to plant pieces of herself in her works, and that is what gives them life.

A Closing Party will be held with the artists on Saturday, June 27 from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

06-11-2020

Come and celebrate the wonderful world of Kingdom Fungi. The presentation will include an introduction to mushrooms and other fungi with the main focus on Minnesota’s mushrooms. We will cover the basics of mushroom identification and survey of...

Come and celebrate the wonderful world of Kingdom Fungi. The presentation will include an introduction to mushrooms and other fungi with the main focus on Minnesota’s mushrooms. We will cover the basics of mushroom identification and survey of some common edible and poisonous mushrooms of Minnesota, including morels.

Instructor: Ron Spinosa,of the Minnesota Mycological Society

Ron Spinosa is a past president of the Minnesota Mycological Society. He is an amateur mycologist, who has been studying and enjoying mushrooms for over 30 years. Ron has given many presentations and workshops on mushrooms at nature centers, museums, schools, and garden clubs. He was a recipient of The Harry and Elsie Knighton Service Award by the North American Mycological Association.

This class will be offered online via Zoom app so you won't have to leave your house. You can register for any of the online classes on River Market website: http://www.rivermarket.coop/news/classes/

After registration, an email link to join this presentation through Zoom will be emailed to you as well as a handout that we will be using in the class.

Fun for the whole family! View local wildlife and hear lumber-era stories from your scenic VIP seat! This is a chance to see herons, egrets, cormorants, islands, turtles, and a lumber era cave and boom area. No experience...

Fun for the whole family! View local wildlife and hear lumber-era stories from your scenic VIP seat! This is a chance to see herons, egrets, cormorants, islands, turtles, and a lumber era cave and boom area. No experience necessary.

04-25-2020

Join The Murder Mystery Company live in Stillwater for the showing of "Til Death Do us Part", an immersive mystery experience full of twists and turns. A murder will occur and your sleuthing skills will be put to the test as you work to determine...

Join The Murder Mystery Company live in Stillwater for the showing of "Til Death Do us Part", an immersive mystery experience full of twists and turns. A murder will occur and your sleuthing skills will be put to the test as you work to determine whodunnit. You'll have the chance to examine clues and mingle with suspects to deduce the culprit as you dine on a killer three-course meal. You might even become a suspect yourself! Tickets go fast, so get yours today.

Saturday Mornings! Located at 3rd & Pine Street, Riverview Parking Lot of the Stillwater Veterans Memorial, across from the Historic Courthouse in Stillwater. Call to find out about its assortment of organic food, vegetables, crafts, fruits and...

Saturday Mornings! Located at 3rd & Pine Street, Riverview Parking Lot of the Stillwater Veterans Memorial, across from the Historic Courthouse in Stillwater. Call to find out about its assortment of organic food, vegetables, crafts, fruits and local specialties. Runs are mid-June thru October Saturday mornings.

Youth learn to sail camps on the St. Croix River! These four-day sailing camps are designed to teach water safety, basic sailing principles, and provide an adventure of a lifetime! The end of the week goal is for your student to have a basic...

Youth learn to sail camps on the St. Croix River! These four-day sailing camps are designed to teach water safety, basic sailing principles, and provide an adventure of a lifetime! The end of the week goal is for your student to have a basic understanding of the mechanics of driving and sailing a boat. Each four-day session is designed to get your child comfortable and confident on the water!

06-20-2020

06-20-2020

Presented by
Interstate State Park - Minnesota at Interstate State Park-Minnesota, Taylors Falls

Upcoming Dates:Sat, Jun 20 @ 9:30 am

This program has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 11. Join guest geologist Terry Boerboom of the Minnesota Geological Survey to explore the incredible events that formed the park's iconic cliffs and glacial potholes. Then, fast forward...

This program has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 11. Join guest geologist Terry Boerboom of the Minnesota Geological Survey to explore the incredible events that formed the park's iconic cliffs and glacial potholes. Then, fast forward millions of years as you walk to a rare park feature where two chapters of geologic history collided. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the park through the eyes of a geologist.

This guided walk is less than a mile and includes uneven terrain, short stairs and one hill. This program is best for ages 12 and up.

This series has been postponed. Please visit the park's website for updates. Help your little one learn through play! With stories, activities and a craft, our smallest visitors discover the great outdoors. This special program is designed for...

This series has been postponed. Please visit the park's website for updates. Help your little one learn through play! With stories, activities and a craft, our smallest visitors discover the great outdoors. This special program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their adults. Each week, explore a different letter of nature's alphabet. Meet at the park's visitor center (north entrance of the park, 256 Traprock Street). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

06-23-2020

The joy and satisfaction of making beer at home is a growing hobby. Home brewing enables you to create beer customized to your taste at lower cost than commercial products. You can also achieve superior results by using natural and organic...

The joy and satisfaction of making beer at home is a growing hobby. Home brewing enables you to create beer customized to your taste at lower cost than commercial products. You can also achieve superior results by using natural and organic ingredients. In this class, David Mickelson will explore considerations to help you determine if you want to start the hobby; scrutinize some myths about beer; review sources for organic ingredients and detail the steps involved in brewing your first organic beer.

Instructor: David Mickelson

This class will be offered online via Zoom app so you won't have to leave your house. You can register for any of the online classes on River Market website: http://www.rivermarket.coop/news/classes/

After registration, an email link to join this presentation through Zoom will be emailed to you as well as a handout that we will be using in the class.

01-29-2020

07-22-2020

Presented by
Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library, Stillwater

Upcoming Dates:Wed, Jun 24 @ 6:30 pmWed, Jul 22 @ 6:30 pm

Update: Stillwater Public Library is committed to the health and safety of our community and our staff. To do our part in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with other Stillwater City Departments, the library will be closed...

Update: Stillwater Public Library is committed to the health and safety of our community and our staff. To do our part in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with other Stillwater City Departments, the library will be closed until further notice. All programs, meetings, and events at the library are also canceled. We will be monitoring the situation closely and will update our response plans as needed to align with public health guidelines. Thank you for your understanding.

Join us at Stillwater Public Library on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM in February through November for our popular mystery readers club, the Mystery Book Club. (Note: January's meeting is on the 5th Wednesday.) Group members read individual titles of their choice based on the theme, setting, or topic selected by the group at the end of each meeting. All mystery enthusiasts are welcome.

06-27-2020

Join River Market Co-op and Maggie Wescott, chef/recipe creator/writer at www.alternativedish.com for a virtual cooking class featuring kale. Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables around and one way to be sure to enjoy outstanding nutrition...

Join River Market Co-op and Maggie Wescott, chef/recipe creator/writer at www.alternativedish.com for a virtual cooking class featuring kale. Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables around and one way to be sure to enjoy outstanding nutrition and flavor from kale is to cook it properly. You'll want to include kale as one of the cruciferous vegetables you eat on a regular basis if you want to receive the fantastic health benefits provided by the cruciferous vegetable family. Chef Maggie will show how to make Kale Chips, Kale Salad and Kale & Sweet Potato Curry.​

06-27-2020

06-28-2020

Presented by
Afton Area Business Association at Afton Town Square Park, Afton

Upcoming Dates:Sat, Jun 27 @ 10:00 amSun, Jun 28 @ 11:00 am

The Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace 2020 will be celebrated in the historic village of Afton, MN. The festival honors the long & rich heritage of strawberry crops grown in the area since the 1800’s. This FREE 2 day outdoor celebration...

The Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace 2020 will be celebrated in the historic village of Afton, MN. The festival honors the long & rich heritage of strawberry crops grown in the area since the 1800’s. This FREE 2 day outdoor celebration will feature a blend of 80+ artists showcasing & selling their good sand a business expo. Great food, live music, & fun activities for the entire family.

Being sequestered during the past two months has allowed us all to become more introspective. The seriousness of this experience has brought many changes to us, including new perspectives, as the world changes around us in ways we never dreamed...

Being sequestered during the past two months has allowed us all to become more introspective. The seriousness of this experience has brought many changes to us, including new perspectives, as the world changes around us in ways we never dreamed of.

As reflected through the art created during this time, "New Perspectives - Same Place" allows the viewer to see the thoughts and ideas that have emerged from artists - on canvas, captured by camera, in carvings and sculpture, in pieces of work on lathes, and woven in fabrics. Written expressions that accompany each piece will further elucidate the thoughts of the artist during their creation process.

This one month show begins June 27th and can be seen in person at the Art Guild Gallery, as well as virtually on our Website, Facebook and Instagram. There will be no reception.

06-27-2020

06-27-2020

Presented by
ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix, Stillwater

Upcoming Dates:Sat, Jun 27 @ 12:00 pm

In order to safely enjoy the show, we require visitors to wear a mask, practice social distancing and limit the number of guests in the gallery to ten at a time. The event will mostly be outdoors weather permitting.

In order to safely enjoy the show, we require visitors to wear a mask, practice social distancing and limit the number of guests in the gallery to ten at a time. The event will mostly be outdoors weather permitting.

ArtReach St. Croix is pleased to announce the opening of Bold Journeys, an upcoming exhibition at the ArtReach gallery. Highlighting vibrant colors and sharp contrasts, this show features three artists working in acrylic and oil paint, mixed media, and Saori weaving.

Marianne Barratt (Stillwater, MN) is a painter who focuses on an impressionistic style, capturing the light and magic of landscapes and figurative subjects. Her process encourages an organic development of her ideas, embracing the challenge of laying colors onto the surface, and working through both struggles and moments of "flow" until it has taken on a voice and a life of its own. She seeks to capture scenes that are momentary and fleeting, subtle and mysterious, and expresses them through broad, textured brushstrokes.

Becky Benson (Stillwater, MN) is an abstract artist who values an intuitive and instinctual method to her painting. Most of her pieces begin with a single line to open and ‘free up’ the canvas. From there, she utilizes bold strokes and gradations in equal part. Because of this, her works are very process-based and bolster vibrant and contrasting colors and shapes that are both fluid and definitive. As she puts it, she must trust herself to, “develop a piece to its fullest potential without expectation in the result.”

Chiaki O’Brien (Bloomberg, MN) is a Saori weaver who, originally from Japan, has integrated herself as a leader and teacher in the art community through her passion for traditional methods of weaving. Her style of work is fluid and specialized to be fun, unique, and indicative of there not being a ‘right answer’ in art. She relates this principle to life, and how she experiences weaving as a representation of community. Through her bold colors and dense patterns, she hopes to plant pieces of herself in her works, and that is what gives them life.

Bold Journeys is on view beginning May 21 with gallery hours Wednesdays - Saturdays 12-4pm. Always open free to the public.

07-04-2020

Discover a delightful variety of foods and folk medicine that can be gathered from the wild and in your own backyard. Though we won’t be harvesting wild foods from the park, we’ll talk about safe harvesting practices and how you can pick and...

Discover a delightful variety of foods and folk medicine that can be gathered from the wild and in your own backyard. Though we won’t be harvesting wild foods from the park, we’ll talk about safe harvesting practices and how you can pick and prepare wild foods at home. Meet at the Ice Age Visitor Center.

07-04-2020

Celebrate independence day in an all-american historic river town! The City of Stillwater puts on a huge fireworks display over the St. Croix river offering views from anywhere downtown and live music in Lowell Park and Pioneer Park. Make a...

Celebrate independence day in an all-american historic river town! The City of Stillwater puts on a huge fireworks display over the St. Croix river offering views from anywhere downtown and live music in Lowell Park and Pioneer Park. Make a weekend out of it and stay overnight! During the day…shop Main Street, take a cruise on the river, ride the historic Trolley, eat ice cream or relax in one of our many parks. Stillwater has great viewing sites for the fireworks. Try Lowell Park/riverfront, Pioneer Park/bluff, or settle in while enjoying food and beverages on one of our many outdoor dining decks.

Dusk (approx 10 pm) Fireworks by RES Specialty Pyrotechnics
Over the St. Croix River and Historic Lift Bridge

(Fireworks Rain Date is July 5, 2019)

Fireworks are provided by generous donations from: the Margaret Rivers Foundation, the Sabes Family Foundation and Water Street Inn.
Designated viewing area is available for Veterans at the Pedestrian Plaza in Lowell Park. View/Download parking lot details for the day.

Parking:

No stopping or parking on the St. Croix Crossing bridge.

Stopping to let off passengers or parking on the new St. Croix Crossing bridge is prohibited. Law enforcement officers from both Minnesota and Wisconsin will be present during July 4 activities to keep traffic flowing across the new bridge and on Minnesota Hwy 36, Hwy 95 and Wisconsin Hwy 64.

Maps of available parking and loop trail access in both states can be found on the Wisconsin project website on the “Full Overview” page, www.projects.511wi.gov/stcroixcrossing/full-project-overview/.

And please remember, stay out of any construction zones in either state.
Construction of the loop trail system in Wisconsin continues. The public is prohibited from entering these construction areas due to construction vehicles, uneven terrain, excavation and other unsafe conditions that pose a risk to anyone who does not belong in the work area.

In addition, those who are not working in the project area could be cited for trespassing. Your cooperation is appreciated to keep everyone safe during construction in both states.

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